Dan
What a versatile writer Benjamin Myers is, from The Golden Perfect Circle to Cuddy to Rare Singles to this. These could be the works of four different writers, so perhaps it is appropriate that this latest work brings this literary ventriloquism to the surface, Myers inhabits Kinski, in an astonishing feat of impersonation. It’s superbly written and convincing from start to finish. The other half of this novella is the author presenting himself as a character, and it’s a pleasant enough read, but it’s hard to shake off the vibe of Mike Yarwood (there’s a reference for the kids) doing his “and this is me” bit at the end of the show. Overall, I think this is a curio in a great career. It’s technically excellent, but ultimately rather slight.
What a versatile writer Benjamin Myers is, from The Golden Perfect Circle to Cuddy to Rare Singles to this. These could be the works of four different writers, so perhaps it is appropriate that this latest work brings this literary ventriloquism to the surface, Myers inhabits Kinski, in an astonishing feat of impersonation. It’s superbly written and convincing from start to finish. The other half of this novella is the author presenting himself as a character, and it’s a pleasant enough read, but it’s hard to shake off the vibe of Mike Yarwood (there’s a reference for the kids) doing his “and this is me” bit at the end of the show. Overall, I think this is a curio in a great career. It’s technically excellent, but ultimately rather slight.